She deserved a good meal.
Maybe his gesture would gain him a bit of goodwill. Maybe it was reckless. Maybe it was just an excuse to be closer to her.
But at that moment, Kaius decided to go with his gut.
He picked up his tray, weaving through the tables until he reached hers. The second she realized he was coming toward her, he saw the flicker of shock in her eyes. She tensed, lips parting slightly, her confusion evident.
He didn’t say anything. He simply placed his tray in front of her, giving her a polite, almost amused smile before taking hers in exchange.
Then, without a word, he returned to his seat.
For a second, she didn’t move.
Then, carefully, hesitantly, she lifted the lid. Her breath hitched slightly, her entire face softening as her eyes widened just a fraction. Roasted
